Detailed analysis of digital payments ecosystem in Guinea-Bissau — WARDIP Program

Original title: Detailed analysis of digital payments and financial digital services infrastructure

Deadline

August 21, 2023

Closed

Published on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AMModified on June 12, 2026 at 02:39 PM

Key information

Type: IT & Telecom
Location: Guinea-Bissau
Deadline: August 21, 2023 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Detailed analysis of digital payments ecosystem in Guinea-Bissau — WARDIP Program is an it & telecom procurement opportunity published by PCU Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program in Guinea-Bissau on July 22, 2023. Submissions closed on August 21, 2023. 1 official document is attached below.

(ii) identify initiatives to support merchant payment acceptance, needed interfaces at the national level to ensure broad interoperability, open to banks, non-bank financial institutions, and the national government of Guinea-Bissau; and
(iii) assess existing barriers and constraints affecting access and use of digital financial services (demand side assessment) and recommend solutions that could be implemented at the project
qualification requirements
At least 5 (five) years of professional experience in the field of payment systems, with proven experience in the evaluation, implementation, design or operation of payment systems; including immediate payment systems. • Demonstrated, deep knowledge and understanding of Retail and Large Values Payments systems, electronic interbank payment system infrastructures, Payment Systems Accounting, Settlement, Clearing, as well as RTGS, IPS, and ACH and other new payment system technologies. • Demonstrated experience in designing and/or implementing successful instant payment systems would be considered an advantage. • Experience in developing Technical Specifications for Business ICT Solutions, preferably payment systems, would be considered an advantage. • Excellent understanding of the various risks involved in ACH, RTGS and IPS systems and understanding of how other digital payments infrastructures could be integrated. • Proven experience with the application of the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures. • Familiarity with the issues and challenges of developing a payment system in a developing country. • Excellent communication skills in English and Portuguese (written and oral) and proven experience with technical and analytical reporting. • Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to present technical materials to a mixed audience clearly and concisely. Selection of the sucessful consultant will be made on the basis of the “Quality and Cost method” as described in the World Bank procurement regulations for Investiments Projets Borrowers 2016 Edition and following updates. For more information and obtention of term of reference, you can requeste it directly on the Office of the Emergency and Food Safety Project (PUSA) located: Rua Osvaldo Vieira, house nº 10, or via email: anibaldee@gmail.com. It should be noted that TOR's are available in Portuguese and English, however the procurement language remains in Portuguese. Consultants firm insterested in providing the consultancy services mentionned above should express their interest until 21st August 12:00 GMT

What are the key dates?

Publication
July 22, 2023
Bid Submission Deadline
August 21, 2023
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: PCU Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program
Country: Guinea-Bissau
Contact person: Anibal Balde
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